Still Knitting

I am still knitting. Every day. It's a nervous habit now. Just haven't felt worth a shit. In fact, I haven't felt this bad since last year.
And through it all, I haven't missed any work.
I am trying really hard. I didn't really have a lot of attendance problems anyway. Just when I was sick. Now....I can't be sick. I wont be! Dammit, I can't help it. This pain in my side is getting worse and worse. I don't know. I fear another surgery. It's horrible to even contemplate.